To Promote Decent Work, ACV-CSC International Asia Holds Human Rights Due Diligence Seminar
ACV-CSCIASIA.ORG, JAKARTA – ACV-CSC International Asia held a seminar titled “Achieving Decent Work in Global Supply Chains in Asia by Strengthening Human Rights Due Diligence” in Jakarta on Tuesday (March 10, 2026). The seminar was attended by representatives of labor unions partnering with ACV-CSC International, particularly those in Asia, including CLC Cambodia, GEFONT Nepal, NTUC […]
Regional Training on Climate Change and Social Protection
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – The President and Leaders of the Cambodia Community Farmer Federation (CCFC) actively participated in a regional training workshop on Climate Change and Social Protection System Strengthening, held from November 16 to 22, 2025, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The one-week training workshop was organized by Oxfam in collaboration with partners from Laos, […]
International Day of Rural Women 2025 on Social Protection for a Just Transition and Climate Action
On October 26, 2025, Cambodia vibrantly celebrated the International Day of Rural Women 2025 at Sokha Angkor Resort in Siem Reap province, under the significant theme: “Social Protection for a Just Transition and Climate Action.” This pivotal event was a strong collaborative effort between the Cambodian Farmer Community Coalition (CCFC), Banteay Srei (BS), and the […]
Cambodia Third Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC 3.0)
On August 8, 2025, the Royal Government of Cambodia submitted the third Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC 3.0) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). Through NDC 3.0, for the first time, social protection measures are included, aiming at contributing to address climate change, in particular for supporting poor, vulnerable, and at-risk population […]
C.CAWDU’s Monthly Meeting Focuses on Reports and Minimum Wage Negotiations
The Coalition of Cambodian Apparel Workers Democratic Union (C.CAWDU) held its monthly meeting on Tuesday, September 9th, led by President Mr. Kong Athit. The meeting took place in Phnom Penh, attended by numerous local union leaders. The meeting had three main objectives: 1. **Reporting**: Each local union leader provided updates on their activities and progress […]
Workers’ representatives proposed a $10 increase, while employers’ representatives proposed maintaining the current figure of $208.
Mr. Kong Athit, President of CLC, attended a tripartite meeting of the National Minimum Wage Council to continue discussions on determining the minimum wage for the textile, garment, footwear, travel goods, and bag sectors for 2026. The meeting took place on the morning of September 3, 2025, at the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training. […]
NEA and ILO unite to connect returning migrant workers and youth to around 3,000 decent jobs in Battambang province
BATTAMBANG, With an influx of returning Cambodian migrant workers and young people entering the workforce, it is timelier than ever to ensure that they have access to decent employment opportunities and social security benefits for a seamless integration into the economy. The National Employment Agency of the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training, in collaboration […]
ILO launches initiative for a Just Transition in Cambodia’s construction industry
Phnom Penh (ILO News) – A new International Labour Organization (ILO) initiative will promote a Just Transition in Cambodia’s construction industry. Supported by the ILO-Korea Partnership Programme (I-KORP), the initiative seeks to address critical challenges in the sector while fostering environmentally sustainable practices and enhancing labour standards. The initiative, entitled “Asia-Pacific Regional Case for Implementing […]
ILO launches initiative to strengthen labour dispute resolution in Cambodia
Phnom Penh (ILO News) — The International Labour Organization (ILO), through its ILO-Korea Partnership Programme (I-KORP) has launched a new initiative to strengthen Cambodia’s labour dispute prevention and resolution mechanisms The project, “Social Dialogue & Capacity Building for Strengthening Labour Disputes Prevention & Resolution Mechanisms,” seeks to address pressing challenges in Cambodia’s labour relations framework […]
Report from the 5th Congress of the Cambodian Labor Confederation (CLC), Kong Athit as Elected President 2024-2028
ACV-CSCIASIA.ORG, CAMBODIA – The latest news from Cambodia, just a few days ago from Maria Emeninta Regional Coordinator ACV-CSCi Asia reporting live from the Fifth Congress of the Cambodian Labor Confederation (CLC) Cambodia. Maria as regional coordinator of ACV-CSCI Asia attended the fifth Congress of the CLC on Sunday (19/05/2024) which resulted in the new […]
